Bravo, Lena Horne! Broadway Theatre Makes History When Named After Late Icon.
Singer. Actress. Icon. These are just a few of the titles used to describe the incomparable Lena Horne. Her name continues to shine as bright...
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62-Yr-Old Case Of Missing Purse Is Finally Solved Thanks To Building Renovation.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 21, 2022
You just never know what might turn up when renovating an old building! A building in League City, Texas now serves as the League City...
Read moreNeed Directions To Sesame Street? Ask The 1st Black Woman Puppeteer On The Show!
Marcela Camargo |
Sep 26, 2022
Just like millions of other kids around the globe, Megan Piphus Peace grew up watching Sesame Street. But for Megan, it isn't just a show...
Read moreHope In A Bottle: Note Scrawled By Teen Finds Its Way To His Kids 86 Yrs Later.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 5, 2022
It's no surprise when notes are passed in class, but you never expect to find one inside the building itself. And yet, that's exactly what...
Read more“A Voice From Heaven.” Grieving Family Receives Message In A Bottle After 33 Yrs.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 23, 2022
Sometimes a message in a bottle can feel more like a message from beyond. Back in 1989, a teacher at Oxford Middle School in Mississippi...
Read more15 Eye-Opening Photos From The Past That Show How Far We’ve Come
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 1, 2022
As the saying goes, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." Humankind has come a long way since the dawn of recorded...
Read more15 Eye-Catching Collections That Have Turned Into More Than Just A Hobby
Kelsey Bjork |
Jul 14, 2022
The only thing better than having just one of your favorite things is having a whole reservoir full! Casually collecting fun items is a pretty...
Read more“He Really Loved Me.” Veteran Reunites With 1st Love After 70 Yrs Of Searching.
Kelsey Bjork |
Jun 24, 2022
Duane Mann will never forget the moment he had to leave his first love, Peggy Yamaguchi. The two of them met nearly 70 years ago...
Read moreWoman Opens “Time Capsule” And Models Grandma’s Honeymoon Wardrobe 70 Yrs Later.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 23, 2022
A lot has changed in the fashion world in the past 70 years, but good taste never goes out of style. Maddy Bill of Ambler,...
Read more“This Must Be… A Miracle.” WWII Refugee Meets Daughter She Gave Up For Adoption.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 22, 2022
Eighty years is a long time to wait for something you've always wanted, but some things – and people – are worth the wait! Gerda...
Read moreArt Dealer Buys Bust From Thrift Store — Only To Discover It’s 2,000 Yrs Old!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 21, 2022
For antiques dealers, finding a valuable long-lost artifact from another era is the best part of the hunt. Laura Young is an art dealer from...
Read more75 Yrs Ago A Holocaust Survivor Wrote A Letter. Today Her Family Finally Received It!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 27, 2022
In 1945, a young Jewish woman named Ilse was grateful to be alive. Russian troops had just liberated a prison in Berlin, Germany, where Ilse...
Read more7 Of The Best Moments From The Beijing Winter Olympics
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 21, 2022
Some of the most incredible moments in sports happen during the Olympic Games. The Winter Games in Beijing, China, have given us some memorable moments...
Read more“Wow. 75 Years Ago!” Man Stumbles Across Historic Letters At Most Unlikely Time.
Abby Bowman |
Feb 20, 2022
What would you do if two 75-year-old letters showed up in your mailbox? In New Jersey resident Gary Katen's case, he thought it was a...
Read more15 Then And Now Photos Of Couples That Beautifully Capture Lasting Love
Abby Bowman |
Feb 13, 2022
When we fall in love, we all hope our romance will last a lifetime. Although that can't be the case for everyone, there are some...
Read moreMountain Climber Makes Discovery Of A Lifetime With Treasure Trove Of Lost Jewels.
Kelsey Bjork |
Jan 15, 2022
There are countless wonders to behold when venturing up beautiful mountainsides, but it’s not every day that climbers discover precious gems. Yet that's exactly what...
Read more15 Before And After Pictures That Show The Astounding Passage Of Time
Kelsey Bjork |
Dec 26, 2021
Time is always moving forward, even when we don't notice it. That's one of the great things about photographs – they help us remember where...
Read moreMan Befriends 83-Yr-Old Hiker On Appalachian Trail — Only To Discover He’s A Legend!
Kelsey Bjork |
Nov 25, 2021
Part of the thrill of hiking is never knowing exactly what to expect when you start down a new path. There are unexpected obstacles and...
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How To Turn Your Cherished Memories Into A Legacy That Lasts Forever.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 24, 2021
Years ago, people pasted photos and trinkets into a family photo album for future generations to treasure. These keepsakes were an important doorway into the...
Read more250 Spelunkers Make History With Heart-Stopping 55-Hr Cave Rescue.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 22, 2021
Experienced spelunkers know that when it comes to exploring caves, one wrong step can cost you your life. The Ogof Ffynnon Ddu cave system in...
Read more“Wonderful And Long Overdue.” Hospice Takes Couple’s 1st Wedding Photos 77 Yrs Later.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 26, 2021
It took 77 years, but Royce and Frankie King finally have a set of professional wedding photos. The former high school sweethearts didn't have room...
Read more“The Most Meaningful Swim I Will Ever Do.” Olympian Makes History In Late Dad’s Honor.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 7, 2021
As a child, Elizabeth Beisel loved to swim in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Rhode Island. She kept swimming as she got older,...
Read moreBoston Marathon Bombing Survivor Reunites With Favorite Nurse To Welcome Her 1st Baby.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 6, 2021
When Jacqui Webb and her fiance, Paul Norden, went to watch the Boston Marathon back in 2013, they had no idea their lives were about...
Read more“That Is A Real Miracle.” WWII Vet Meets Little Girl Who Wrote To Him 12 Yrs Ago.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 13, 2021
One small act of kindness has the power to change someone's entire life. Frank Grasberger is the perfect example. As a World War II veteran,...
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